PSIRA 2026 Bursary
Closing Date: 13 December 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for funding:
- The applicant must be employed in the private security sector or have a legal parent who
is registered with PSIRA as a security officer. - Both the parent and the learner must be South African citizens.
- Learners must be between 19 and 35 years old.
- Learners must have completed Grade 12 and be enrolled at an accredited institution for
the 2026 academic year. - Applications are open to candidates from all provinces in South Africa.
Financial Aid Details
Maximum Financial Amount:
- Up to R25,000 (VAT inclusive) per year for learners pursuing certificate courses at
TVET institutions. - Up to R45,000 (VAT inclusive) per year for learners pursuing undergraduate
diplomas and degrees.
Exclusions:
- PSIRA will not fund postgraduate studies.
Duration:
- The financial aid will cover the tuition fees for the 2026 academic year only
for 12-month full-time period.
Previously Funded Learners:
- Applicants who have received funding in the past must
submit their academic results, and a statement reflecting the outstanding amount for the
new year.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Fully completed application form (attached).
- Certified copies of the ID of the legal parent and the learner (certified within the last
months). - Proof that the learner is enrolled at a registered institution for 2026
- The PSIRA registration number of the applicant’s parent or guardian must be referenced
in the application. - Affidavit Confirming legal Gaudian, if applicable.
- Abridged birth certificate of the learner, as evidence of legal parentage
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